
“I felt like an imposter in my own skin. And just to like, feel completely like I wasn’t Jameson, it was impacting, disabling […] Just being forced to be in one place forever, because that’s easier for people to understand. It’s not who I am."
Body dissatsifaction and appearance-based discrimination cost young people their self-esteem and their health – and can even cost their lives. Dove invited them to share their stories.
Appearance hate and discrimination caused by toxic beauty standards is a public health crisis that is costing young people their health, happiness and even their lives. Hear their personal stories and learn why we need to end appearance hate together.
*Study conducted by Dove, in collaboration with Deloitte Access Economics, and researchers from the
Strategic Training Initiatve for the Prevention of Eating Disorders: A Public Health Incubator (STRIPED) at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health.